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MA52 VTF

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

173,588 mi
Last recorded173,588 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA52 VTF
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 173,588 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 168,064 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 159,798 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 152,585 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 142,982 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 136,328 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 130,701 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 123,870 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 119,465 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 119,452 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 113,763 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 104,279 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 104,279 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 93,585 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 86,387 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 78,361 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 68,917 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 57,952 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 52,446 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 48,684 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 42,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 33,816 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Corolla?

Based on 4,239,724 MOT tests across 329,089 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,528
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
329,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 151,978
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 93,312
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,778
position lamp(s) not working 57,990
Brake pipe excessively corroded 51,013
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MA52 VTF is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 72,400 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Corolla fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 151,978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MA52 VTF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Corolla typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 24 years old, this Toyota Corolla is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MA52 VTF?

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What year was MA52 VTF registered?

MA52 VTF is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is MA52 VTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA52 VTF shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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